JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUTH LEADER

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB: To develop and deliver engaging activities which will support the educational, physical and emotional needs of Deaf and hard of hearing young people aged 11-17 years. You will consult with and engage young people to identify need and develop their ideas, the Programmes Manager will then plan the activities as advised by you. Your role will include the support and guidance to individuals; this will include making referrals to other team members or external supporting agencies if required.

You will be responsible for the safety and safeguarding of the young people you are supervising, and you will also supervise and give guidance to the volunteers to other sessional staff who may be supporting the youth session.

You will be a Native British Sign Language user or are trained in British Sign Language to a minimal level 2.

REPORTS TO: Community Programmes Manager

Salary: £14.50ph – £16.50ph depending on qualifications and experience.

Hours:  100 hours annually, which includes the delivery of one Saturday afternoon session per month plus one session per week during all school holiday periods (we deliver a four-week programme in the summer holidays). Salary will be paid monthly for hours worked each month.

Length of contract: This role is permanent, the first 6 months of employment are served as a probationary period.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Place of work: Delivery of activities will be at various locations across Hertfordshire. With regards to liaising with the programmes manager, you will do this remotely.

Benefits:  Flexible working where applicable, opportunities for remote working, generous annual leave entitlement, option to opt in to our pension scheme.

Key Role

• Develop ideas with young people, liaise with planning staff and deliver monthly Saturday activities and youth school holiday programmes in collaboration with Phoenix membership and staff team.
• Provide activities for d/Deaf young people that will help them expand their knowledge, life skills, opportunities, social circles and wellbeing.
• Support young people’s transition into adulthood through information, education and referrals to other organisations where required.
• Promote other opportunities for young people such as the DofE Award.
• Always ensure the safeguarding and safety of supervised young people.
• Organise the assisting project staff and volunteers at activities, ensuring your expectations are clear.

  Main responsibilities:

•  Form professional and positive relationships with Young People and their Parents/Carers
• Provide engaging activities, being creative in your methods of engagement. This may be working in partnership with other organisations and activity providers.
• Promote young people’s independence, sense of inclusion and empowerment.
• Be empathic and understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable young people.
• Work effectively with other team members and external partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for members, making referrals where required.
• Risk assess the environment and activities to always ensure the safety and safeguarding of members.
• Work within budget, ensuring spend approval is sought from management.
• To always provide a professional and friendly service.

Training 

• You will hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field such as Youth Work, Teaching, Health and Social Care.
• Undertake Safeguarding training and deliver on the responsibilities of this role.
• Undertake any other training as identified.

Other

• Manage working hours effectively.
• Attend and contribute to management supervision and team meetings when required.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and referrals as set out in Phoenix safeguarding policy.
• Comply with all of Phoenix policies and health and safety regulations.
• You will be a fun, positive and supportive individual, wanting to help make a positive difference to the lives of d/Deaf young people.
• You must hold a clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes as travel across Hertfordshire is necessary for this role. Some young people may require transport support to enable access; this is dependent on staff travel routes and activity location. Business insurance is required, the cost of which will be covered by the charity.
• Anything else as required, in connection with supporting young people in their development and wellbeing.
• This role is subject to a six-month probationary period.

If interested in this position, please contact [email protected] / 07748690989 to request an application form.

The closing date to apply for this position is Sunday 30th August, for those shortlisted, the interviews will take place the week commencing 7th September.